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Year
2025
Players
2
Age
14+
Playtime
45 min
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Description
Two-player asymmetric hidden movement game depicting the 1718 Royal Navy manhunt for the pirate Blackbeard in colonial North Carolina
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Zilla Blitz Other at 6:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun game
- Great for asynchronous play
- Subtle depth
Cons
- Physical game production has been slowed down by tariffs and global situations.
Thematic elements
- Piracy and man-hunts
- Eastern seaboard of the United States, 1718
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Hidden Movement — Involves hidden information and guessing opponent's location.
- two-player — A two-player game.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Got it. Off the line. Another man-to-man combat game. Each counter is a single man, just like in combat 3, but uh combat is a solo game. This is uh it's got solo guidance for it, but it's designed as a two-player game, although it's I think it's going to be very solo friendly.
- I feel like that sort of it's easy for me to sit down when I've got 20 minutes and just cruise through my phone and look at social media, but instead I can play a whole game. And so I think these games offer me an opportunity to do something more interesting than Doomcroll
- when talk about companies that have high production values with their stuff, I mean, of course, we've got the big ones, you know, GMT, Compass Games, and things. Worthington Publishing is right up there with Bua Sims in terms of the quality of their content. The boxes are good, the counters are good, materials are good, the cards are all vinyl. I mean, just really they don't they they make good stuff, too, which is always really nice to see some durability.
- It's going to be something different, right? I mean, it's always good to throw different things in the channel. Something a little bit different, but I think there's enough overlap with it with Wargaming that and and I know there's a lot of football fans on the channel as well.
- 49% no, 51% yes. So roughly 50% half of the people watching this video play miniatures wargaming as well as tabletop board gaming or or play and don't play anything else which was I thought it's more than I thought.
- Miniatures games for me represent the extension of a childhood hobby of mine, which was building and painting model airplane kits. Totally can see that. So you're building the miniatures, painting the miniatures, playing the games. These can all go together into one big hobby.
- The other thing would be PC Hex Encounters kind of like we did with the Panzer Core 2. The nice thing about that is that it's very easy to play in a live stream format because the rules are all managed for you in the background.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 7:19
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
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Quotes (from this video)
- This reminds me of Coin Light. And the game that comes to my mind is Root. And not that this is the same thing or a spin-off, but it's got a Root type feel.
- I've read through the rules looks very accessible and pretty easy to jump into.
- Production values on this one are really high.
- I really appreciate I think Fal has a nice touch on accessibility, depth of gameplay, quality of components, just really putting things together in a nice package that builds some very interesting things with good gameplay and a lot of accessibility.
- 42% tactical, 30% operational, 29% strategic.
- My favorite game of all time is Combat Commander, which is a tactical level game.
- I'm split between the different scales. Given the time I'd play them all, I love the idea of grand tactical, but don't have the space they generally acquire.
- Wow, it's taking a while here. Oh, we've got Arvin Runstein5707.
- New to these games. So, still learning, but strategic seems like my jam.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 16:24 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- high production quality and historical flavor
- uniquely engaging hidden movement mechanic
Cons
- two-player focus may limit replay variety for some
Thematic elements
- two-player hidden movement and information interplay
- Caribbean, 1718, Blackbeard's final days
- highly thematic and vivid production values
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric Player Powers — distinct roles with unique information sets
- Hidden Movement — one player hunts Blackbeard, the other hides
- Two-player asymmetry — distinct roles with unique information sets
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Quotes (from this video)
- It looks absolutely fabulous.
- I'm very curious to see his take and his innovation.
- This is a big, exciting box with a lot of content.
- The maps look fantastic and this is an exciting series.
- No two games will play out alike and they happen on this point-to-point map.
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Going Analog Interview at 12:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- innovative asymmetric hidden movement
- short playtime (20-40 minutes) with replayability
Cons
- not a typical long-form heavy war game
Thematic elements
- cat-and-mouse pursuit with asymmetric roles
- caribbean piracy era; pursuit and chase
- tight, tense, head-to-head gameplay
Comparison games
- Scotland Yard
- Hidden movement games
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combat: Dice — combat resolution uses dice within a tense chase
- Dice-based combat — combat resolution uses dice within a tense chase
- Hidden Movement — hunters sometimes know more than the hunted; cat-and-mouse tension
- hidden movement with hunter advantage — hunters sometimes know more than the hunted; cat-and-mouse tension
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- Votes for Women was accepted by the American Library Association's Hall of Fame
- History is amazing; truth is sometimes stranger than fiction
- For every game that we publish, we always include an educational booklet that a noted scholar on the topic writes
- we wanted to make games that have a little bit more of an evergreen nature by tying that something in history
- Earth Express is a condensed quick version of Earth
- the big brain puzzle to solve in Behind the Lens
- Swing Spelling is something we joke about as a reach for popularity
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Heavy Cardboard Discussion at 40:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fast and fun; accessible for groups
- tournament format adds competitive energy
Cons
- lighter in depth compared to heavier wargames
- depends on social dynamics
Thematic elements
- light, beer-and-pretzels flavor of pirate capers
- Pirate/adventure theme; loot and navigation
- light, social, quick-play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- beer-and-pretzels style tactics — Fast, accessible gameplay with social interaction and quick rounds
- Player Elimination — Double-elimination tournament format for competitive play
- Tournament structure — Double-elimination tournament format for competitive play
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the socializing with people is the pinnacle of any convention
- this is the game that I am most excited about that I saw this week
- Chalice of Poison is signed by GMT Games
- it's a beer and pretzels version of the system that Vulko is working on, but it is really clever
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The Discriminating Gamer Review at 0:13 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High-quality painted wooden components
- Thick mounted map with recessed blocks
- Dual-layer boards and heavy, durable components
- Excellent theme integration and historical research
- Strong presentation in learn-to-play and historical supplements
Cons
- Complex setup with many components that may be intimidating for new players
- Ambitious material may require careful organization
Thematic elements
- piracy and historical naval chase
- Caribbean, 1718, pursuit of Blackbeard
- historical event simulation with planning maps and timelines
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric Player Powers — each side has distinct actions (Blackbeard vs Hunter)
- End Game Bonuses — end-of-game victory based on certain conditions
- Hidden Information — some information kept hidden to create intrigue
- resource/loot tokens — tokens representing loot and events
- scoring/victory — end-of-game victory based on certain conditions
- tile/dice blocks and recessed map — blocks placed on a double-layer board with notches and recesses
- timeline and planning map — timeline tracking with planning maps for players
- two-player asymmetric play — each side has distinct actions (Blackbeard vs Hunter)
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love piraty type games.
- The components look fantastic.
- Cannot wait to get this one to the table. I am so excited for this one.
- Components out of this world fantastic.
- I love the theme of this game and I can't wait to give this one a try.
- This board is thick, too.
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Review at 0:21 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Blackbeard has to take risks and expose himself to complete piracy, which is a strong positive.
- The hunters have different options and can soup up their ships, adding strategic depth.
- Variety of missions available to pirates through piracy tiles.
- Informants provide interesting options for hunters.
- Good decision-making space for both players.
- Pirates have choices between playing it safe or being more brazen.
- Tight playtime under an hour makes it a great experience.
- Discoverable depth and strategies with more plays.
- Tremendously fun game.
Cons
- The need to close eyes or look away during gameplay was disappointing.
- There was a learning curve with some rules not being clear from the rulebook.
Thematic elements
- Pirates and hunting pirates
Comparison games
- Fury of Dracula
- Sniper Elite
- Letters from Whitechapel
- Scotland Yard
- Coin
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetrical play — The two players take on different roles with unique boards and abilities, making the game highly asymmetrical.
- Deduction — The hunter player uses informants and searches to deduce the pirate's location.
- Dice combat — Combat involves rolling dice for ships and upgrades, with different numbers hitting specific targets or resulting in misses.
- Hidden Movement — The game uses hidden movement and hidden information for the pirate to thwart their enemies.
- Resource Management — Players commit pawns to different actions like fulfilling piracy conditions, preparing defenses, or movement, and also need to manage resources for upgrades and actions.
- Set Collection — Blackbeard collects cubes on piracy tiles to fulfill victory conditions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love hidden movement games. If you know the channel, you know I'm a big, big fan of hidden movement games.
- The more you play and the more that the more nuances you find here, uh the more you're going to like it.
- Hunt for Blackbeard is a great game.
- On the Cody scale, I'm going to give Hunt for Blackbeard an eight out of 10, even despite some of my criticisms, which are not insignificant.
- It is a tremendously fun game and uh I recommend it.
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Zilla Blitz Discussion at 4:52 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- tight two-player lock-in
- thematic pursuit feel
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- pirate chase, hidden information
- 1718 North Carolina coast
- two-player asymmetrical pursuit with hidden information
Comparison games
- Napoleonic-era chase games
- Dune-inspired deduction titles
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Asymmetric Player Powers — one side as Blackbeard, the other as hunters
- asymmetric two-player play — one side as Blackbeard, the other as hunters
- Hidden Movement — tiles and actions conceal Blackbeard's location
- tile/board deduction — tiles reveal traces of activity to narrow possibilities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this sounds like a lot of fun
- this is going to be marvelous
- I can't wait to get a group of people over to play the whole Mediterranean theater
- this looks really, really good
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Board Game Animal Top 10 List at 4:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Clever two-player design
- Historically flavored, thematic tension
Cons
- Asymmetric balance must be tuned for broad appeal
Thematic elements
- Two-player asymmetric confrontation
- Pirate-themed strategy
- Historical piracy with competitive play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- two-player asymmetric design — One player pursues piracy, the other counters; asymmetrical powers drive tension.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Enthrone could be the sleeper hit of 2025, who knows—I'm calling it now.
- These five look genuinely interesting with everything from racing and tile placement to auction abstract strategy and area majority.
- I am very excited for this, and the ocean is an incredible realm to dive into for that kind of game.
- Hadrian's Wall is one of my all-time favorite games and this is taking Hadrian's Wall to the next level.
- The artwork looks fantastic and the cover alone tickled me.
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